Glow Night at DIYBIO.to

Glow Night at DIYBio.to: Fluorescent Drinks Under Black Light! This Thursday Oct. 8,*, DIYBio.to invites you to [Hacklab.to](https://hacklab.to/visit-us/) to help engineer the most luminous libations for an upcoming Halloween party. Think of it as a tasting lab rather than a bar night: we're here to experiment, measure, and refine, not to imbibe in earnest.

On the menu:

• Tonic water and tonic ice cubes, whose quinine glows electric blue under UV • Chlorophyll-infused vodka, a leafy green drink that fluoresces blood-red • Riboflavin and turmeric concoctions, glowing chartreuse and gold • Mocktail versions for everyone. The spirited versions are 19+.

Then we'll put the drinks to the test. Samples go into our real-time PCR machine, repurposed as a plate reader, to measure exactly how brightly each one glows across different wavelengths. Why does tonic dazzle under a black light but barely register on some detectors? What happens when you add a pinch of salt? Come find out!

Also happening:

• Updates on our community biology projects, plus a sneak peek at courses we're preparing for the coming months • Ongoing wet-lab projects continue, and anyone keen to lend a hand is welcome to join in • Plenty of time to chat biotech, swap ideas, and meet fellow enthusiasts

About us: DIYBio.to bridges the gap between biology and the community, helping people reconnect with the wonders of the living world. We're an open, neutral, not-for-profit group of biologists and enthusiasts, from the merely curious to PhD-level scientists. We also teach community biology programs in libraries and other not-for-profits across the city. Learn more at diybio.to and on our experiment.com program. Community standards: We're committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment at Hacklab.to and DIYBio.to. Our policies, including our Anti-Harassment Policy, apply to all participants and are posted on our websites. Key points:

• Respect and consent: never photograph anyone without their permission. • Commitment to safety: Hacklab.to makes every reasonable effort to ensure no member or guest faces harassment. This includes unwelcome remarks, jokes, or taunts about anyone's background; derogatory, racist, or offensive material; and intrusion into personal belongings or computer systems.

By signing up, you agree to abide by these policies and help keep our community welcoming. Thank you!

Membership: If you share our passion, consider joining Hacklab.to and DIYBio.to. Drop by, ask questions, and let your journey into DIY biology begin!

*Except on holidays, in extreme cold, or in case of illness.